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Irina Shchipacheva
Piano Instructor
Graduate of the Kyiv (Kiev) Conservatory.
Department · Ages 4 to adult
Instrumental & Voice
Private lessons in piano, strings, guitar, winds, drums and voice with conservatory-trained teachers, and concerts at Steinway Hall and Symphony Space.
- Ages
- 4 to adult
- Format
- Private lessonsPlus duets, ensembles and theory groups
- Lesson length
- 30, 45 or 60 minutes
- Performances
- Winter & Summer recitalsHonors: Steinway Hall, Symphony Space
- From
- $40 per lesson30-minute private lesson
A complete musical education
Individual lessons build real musicianship: music theory, reading notes, technique, memory, and complete study of the instrument.
Students learn a program of world-famous compositions by composers from many centuries. Lessons start at age 4 and continue through adulthood, in private sessions of 30, 45 or 60 minutes. Piano duets and chamber ensembles give students the experience of making music together.
Instruments we teach
- Piano
- Violin/Viola
- Cello
- Classical guitar
- Saxophone
- Flute/Clarinet
- Trumpet
- Drums
- Voice
On stage and in competition
Performing is part of every student’s year, from the first recital to the concert hall.
School recitals
Twice a year, in winter and summer, every student performs at our school concerts.
Steinway Hall & Symphony Space
Honors students perform at Steinway Hall and at the Symphony Space theater.
Competitions
Students enter piano, violin and vocal competitions in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Boston, and the school has produced many 1st- and 2nd-place winners.
Audition preparation
Gifted & Talented and LaGuardia prep
We prepare instrumental students for the auditions of schools for the gifted and talented, including Mark Twain and Bay Academy junior high schools and LaGuardia High School.
Instruments accepted for these auditions include piano, violin, cello, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, classical guitar and voice. Every year more than 50 Shostakovich School students are accepted to schools for the gifted and talented.
Preparing for an audition?
Tell us the school and audition date, and we will match your child with a teacher and a lesson plan.
Ask about audition prepNew program
Vocal & Voice Lessons
Our Vocal & Voice classes help students build confidence, strengthen their voices, and improve tone, control and expression in a supportive environment.
Classes are open to all levels and designed to improve range, clarity and vocal control, for singers and speakers alike. Voice students perform in the same recitals as our instrumentalists, and can prepare for vocal auditions and competitions.
- Simple, effective exercises for tone and vocal control
- Range and clarity for singing and speaking
- Repertoire and stage confidence
Private and Group classes this season
Private lessons are scheduled individually with your teacher. These are the weekly music groups.
- Mon1:00 pmPianoBrighton Beach
- Mon2:00 pmPianoAvenue X
- Mon3:00 pmPianoBath Ave
- Tue2:00 pmPianoBrighton Beach
- Tue3:00 pmVoiceBrighton Beach
- Tue3:00 pmPianoBath Ave
- Wed2:00 pmPianoBrighton Beach
- Wed2:00 pmPianoBrighton Beach
- Wed3:00 pmPianoAvenue X
- Wed3:00 pmPianoBath Ave
- Wed4:00 pmPianoAvenue X
- Wed4:00 pmVoiceAvenue X
- Wed6:00–7:00 pmBaby Music and RhythmicBrighton Beach
- Thu3:00 pmGuitarBrighton Beach
- Thu3:00 pmPianoAvenue X
- Thu3:00–5:00 pmPianoBath Ave
- Thu3:00 pmPianoBath Ave
- Thu5:00 pmPianoBrighton Beach
- Fri2:00 pmPianoBrighton Beach
- Fri3:00 pmPianoBrighton Beach
- Fri3:00 pmPianoBath Ave
- Fri4:00 pmVoiceAvenue X
- Fri4:00 pmPianoAvenue X
- Sat8:00 amPianoAvenue X
- Sat9:00 amPianoBrighton Beach
- Sat9:30 amGuitar / AccordionAvenue X
- Sat10:00–11:00 amBaby Music and Rhythmic Groupages 3–5Avenue X
- Sat10:00 amVoiceAvenue X
- Sat10:00 amPianoBath Ave
- Sun8:00 amPianoAvenue X
- Sun9:00 amPianoBrighton Beach
- Sun10:00 amPianoAvenue X
- Sun10:00 amPianoAvenue X
- Sun2:00 pmPianoBrighton Beach
Private lessons are arranged by appointment. Call (917) 991-0658 or send us a message to find a time that suits you.
Music faculty
Graduates of the conservatories of Moscow, Kyiv, Minsk, Lviv, Tbilisi, Donetsk and Rostov-on-Don, and of Brooklyn College.
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Irena Sheyn
Piano Instructor
Graduate of the Rostov-on-Don Conservatory.
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Irina Volinsky
Piano Instructor
Graduate of the Kyiv (Kiev) Conservatory.
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Margarita Levitskaya
Piano Instructor
Graduated from the Gnessin State Musical College/Institute in Moscow, now known as the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music (RAM), one of Russia’s most prestigious and renowned institutions for higher musical education.
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Yanina Rozovskaya
Piano Instructor
Yanina Rozovskaya is a classically trained concert pianist, piano educator, accompanist, and music pedagogue with extensive international experience in piano performance and education. A graduate of the Tashkent State Conservatory, Special Piano Faculty, she received advanced training in solo and collaborative piano performance, pedagogy, piano technique, repertoire, musicianship, and accompaniment. Throughout her career in Uzbekistan and the New York/New Jersey area, Ms. Rozovskaya has taught students from beginner through advanced levels, developing technical proficiency, musicianship, sight-reading, repertoire, and performance skills. Ms. Rozovskaya is a Steinway & Sons Piano Teacher Partner and a Registered Piano Teacher with the Royal Conservatory of Music (Canada). She specializes in preparing students for RCM, NYSSMA, and Piano Teachers Congress of New York (PTC) examinations and recitals, with students achieving advanced RCM piano and theory results through Grade 10, including Distinction and Honors recognition. She has served as a Board Member of the Piano Teachers Congress of New York and Co-Chair of its Fall and Spring Piano Recitals, while continuing an active career as a performing and collaborative pianist, including chamber music, instrumental and vocal accompaniment, and ballet and choreography accompaniment.
Olena Voitova
Piano Instructor
Svetlana Yurina
Piano Instructor
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Olga Sakvarelidze
Piano Instructor
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Irina Vasilyeva
Piano Instructor
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Sofia Fomina
Piano Instructor
An outstanding piano teacher with broad experience. A graduate of the Minsk Music Conservatory, she taught piano in Belarus and Tashkent.
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Yelena Savranskaya
Violin, Viola and Chamber Music Instructor
Alisher Latif-Zade
Violin, piano, chamber and jazz ensemble, song writing, composition, music theory, music technology and software, coaching music of Central Asia and Middle East Instructor
Margarita Miloslavskaya
Cello Instructor
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Aleksandr Glukhoy
Guitar and Accordion Instructor
Graduated from a Moscow music academy as a professional guitarist and teacher. He has taught in the US and Ukraine and prepares students for admission to prestigious schools.
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Olga Lomteva
Voice Instructor
Has performed with companies around the world in operatic roles by Verdi, Puccini, Bizet, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov and Mussorgsky.
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Gianna Terranova
Voice, Musical Theater and Drama
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Andrinelle Garcia
Voice and Musical Theater
Adrinelle Chiesa is a Puerto Rican soprano and oboist recognized by Opera News for her “technical brilliance and dramatic commitment.” She has performed twice as a soloist at Lincoln Center and twice as a soloist with the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra. She has appeared in productions such as Don Giovanni, West Side Story and Puzzles and Games. Deeply connected to her Puerto Rican roots, she is passionate about promoting classical Puerto Rican vocal repertoire, including works of her own in collaboration with other composers.
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Vocal & Voice Lessons
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Tuition
Per-lesson prices from our current pricelist. Full-year and session plans are discounted, and sibling discounts apply.
Music — Private Lessons
Price per lesson, once or twice a week.
| Lesson | Per lesson |
|---|---|
| 30 minutes | $40 |
| 45 minutes | $57 |
| 60 minutes | $67 |
Group Lessons
Dance, art, music theory and other group classes, per class.
| Class | 1× a week | 2× a week |
|---|---|---|
| 60 minutes | $35 | $32 |
| 90 minutes | $45 | $45 |
| Ballet, 3× a week | $100 / week | |
Frequently Asked Questions
What age can my child start music lessons?
Private music lessons start at age 4, and adults are welcome at any level. Children aged 2.5–6 can also begin with our Musical Rhythmic classes.
Are lessons private or in a group?
All instrument and voice lessons are private — 30, 45 or 60 minutes. Students can also play piano duets and in chamber ensembles, and join our group classes in music theory, ear training and music appreciation.
Will my child perform?
Yes. Every student performs at our school recitals twice a year, in winter and summer. Honors students also perform at Steinway Hall (two concerts a year) and at Symphony Space.
Do you prepare students for specialized school auditions?
Yes. We prepare instrumental and vocal students for the gifted-and-talented auditions at Mark Twain and Bay Academy junior high schools and LaGuardia High School.
How much do music lessons cost?
Private music lessons are $40 for 30 minutes, $57 for 45 minutes and $67 for 60 minutes. The annual registration fee is $60. See the full pricelist for payment plans and discounts.
How do we get started?
Every new student begins with a trial lesson or audition so we can match them with the right teacher and level. Book online or call (917) 991-0658.
Start with a trial lesson
We will listen, get to know your child, and suggest the right instrument, teacher and lesson length.
A $60 registration fee applies to all new enrollments